Former Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death
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Although, this won't bring Floyd back, it's an important step towards healing the nation and bringing closure to his family. Lane's guilty plea may help bring a new understanding of the lack of officer accountability that has enabled police violence against civilians and fueled racial unrest.
Though Floyd's death was an avoidable tragedy, Lane's actions weren't necessarily criminal. He was a rookie who tried to take charge in a crisis but was dismissed by his superior, and now has to pay the price for someone else's actions.